Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Catholic Culture: the Street Shrine

Maccarese, near Rome.

The holy image/shrine is a blessed object.

As you pass by let your kids see you offer a prayer every time as our ancestors would have done.

1 comment:

  1. Very (Ancient) Roman. I think the practice is wonderful and that for the most part these shrines aren't defaced by the rebellious is a testimony to the way the Church has cultivated Italy, and vice-versa.

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